Communications Officer​/Dispatcher

Position Title: Communications Officer/Dispatcher

Location: Hanover, NH 5 Rope Ferry Rd

Position Number: 0412300

Salary Range: $27.96 - $29.02 per hour

Employment Category: Regular Full Time, Non‑Exempt

Schedule: Evening and weekend work required; 40 hours per week, 12 months per year

To monitor a wide range of emergency alarm and security monitoring devices and systems, responding in a timely manner to ensure the safety and security of College students, faculty and staff and physical facilities.

• Monitors intrusion alarms, access control, life safety systems, surveillance, and responds in a timely manner.
• Interviews callers/visitors, obtains relevant information and dispatches officers or guards to campus locations.
• Maintains the central communication log and ad‑hoc records, updates databases, prepares reports as required.
• Serves as point of contact for internal/external community on safety and security matters, especially during after‑hours and weekends.
• Assists in emergency situations with professional conduct and care for community members.
• Supports calendar, visitor services, lost and found, gun room security, special events and other duties per Director’s authorization.

• High School diploma or equivalent; 1‑2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of computer software, electronic/radio operations, safety and security regulations and policies.
• Commitment to diversity and serving a diverse population.
• Driving not required but preferred.
• Preferred:
  Experience in dispatch, security operations or emergency response.

• Management of Aggressive Behavior
• Sexual Assault Prevention
• CPR, Defibrillator, First Aid

Department Contact
:
Jacqueline Carter, Director of Safety and Security

Phone: 603‑646‑4000

Recruitment inquiries: 603‑646‑3797

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment is contingent upon consent and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, including criminal background, reference, work history, conduct review, and verification of academic credentials, licenses and certifications as required by Dartmouth College.

Available to SEIU union members only during the first week of posting. After one week, if the position has not been filled internally, it is open to the general public and other members of the Dartmouth community.

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